Ep. 36: ‘Two Weeks in Another Town (1962)’ or ‘2 Bad 2 Beautiful’

Zach welcomes back filmmaker Ryan Francis Johnson (Writer’s Workshop, Such a Nice Car (We Have)) to at long last cover the spiritual sequel to ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ as they take trip through Vincente Minnelli’s 1962 film, ‘Two Weeks in Another Town’.

Buckle up for a wild international filmmaking journey as the boys catch up with how the creative combo of Minnelli, Douglas, Schnee, and Houseman returned to familiar turf, get further insight into the latter day Edward G. Robinson, break down a slightly scattered but intriguing plot, find appreciation for the layers found in certain performances, and discuss the films overall approach to upping the ante on its spiritual predecessor.

But this is Ryan Francis Johnson, King of Melodrama and Ideas. So naturally you will get some laidback but brilliant brainstorming as the two create a new theme park for Hitchcock, come up with the ultimate Alexander Graham Bell Biopic, and pitch the Vin Diesel vineyard.

Plus: Quentin Tarantino tries to direct Ryan in his new movie.

To check out Ryan’s work, head on over to his website: https://ryanfrancisjohnson.com/

And be sure to check him out as part of an upcoming series from previous guest John Strelec, ‘I Got Them Pegged’. Coming Soon!